Single dad who ‘cancelled babysitter when he found out he was a man, 28’ is sued for breaching human rights

Jacob Dirnhuber

24 Aug 2019, 17:41

Updated: 24 Aug 2019, 17:41

A DAD has been sued and accused of breaching human rights law after cancelling a babysitter when he discovered it was a MAN.

The dad-of-two - identified only as Todd F - is being probed by equality officials in Canada after professional childminder James Crynowski complained.

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Todd claimed he abandoned plans to hire a sitter when his dinner plans fell through (file photo)Credit: Getty - Contributor

Todd posted an babysitting advert after making plans to leave his two sons - then aged five and eight - at home so he could get dinner with a pal.

According to legal documents, he stopped replying to Mr Crynowski after realising he was male.

But Todd claimed he abandoned plans to hire a sitter when his dinner plans fell through.

Todd said: "There have been many sleepless nights.

"I did not realise that people could object to me finding out all the relevant information I can about a potential babysitter, including their age and sex.

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"Just trying to learn enough about a potential new babysitter can get me in trouble and I need to ensure that my children are safe,

"I thought I was doing what was best for my young children."

"The parents should have full discretion If it is for a service in the home, you have to feel comfortable with a person coming into your home."

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